Little Joe had just turned twenty five
They kicked him in the head
He was barely alive
All the kids came from miles around
Just had to hear that crazy sound
A new blue note
That flew from his throat
He was screamin' He was screamin'
He had two black eyes
A broken nose
A busted lip
That had stained his clothes
A pain in his chest
Where they'd cracked his ribs
An aching tool
Between his fractured hips
It all contributed to that sound
He was screamin' He was screamin'
An A & R man came down to watch the show
He said I like you Joe and you've a long way to go
I'll make you a deal
Joe signed up quick
They helped him to the limo
With the aid of a stick
And two weeks later
He was on TV
He was screamin' He was screamin'